BOUNCEBACK ACRONYM
When things go wrong for you, or you get ‘knocked down’ by
what happens in your life, remember you can decide to
BOUNCE BACK! and be yourself again.
Bad feelings always go away again
Other people can help you feel better if you talk to
them
Unhelpful thinking makes you feel more upset
BOUNCEBACK
Nobody is perfect – mistakes help you learn
Concentrate on the good things and laugh
Everybody feels sad and worried sometimes,
A WHOLE SCHOOL APPROACH TO
WELLBEING AND RESILIENCY
not just you.
Information leaflet for Parents/Carers
Blame fairly
Accept what can’t be changed (but try to change what you
can first)
Catastrophising exaggerates your worries. Don’t believe
the worst possible picture
Keep things in perspective.
*The ‘BOUNCE’ statements are used with P1 -3 and the
‘BOUNCEBACK’ statements are used with P4 – P7.*
Updated March 2014
WHAT IS BOUNCEBACK?
HOW DOES BOUNCEBACK WORK IN MEADOWBURN?
BOUNCEBACK is a whole school wellbeing and resiliency program.
Each unit is introduced at a whole school monthly assembly.
It has been developed to support schools to promote positive
Follow-up lessons are carried out in class throughout the month to
health
develop and explore the units in more depth.
and wellbeing in pupils. The BOUNCEBACK! program
teaches children the skills and attitudes to help them become
more resilient.
There are 9 units to be developed:
1. Core Values
6. Relationships
2. People Bouncing Back
7. Humour
Resilience is:
3. Courage
8. No bullying
 The capacity to cope with changes and challenges.
4. Looking on the Bright Side
9. CHAMP! (Success)
 The ability to bounce back after encountering difficulties,
5. Emotions
WHAT IS RESILIENCE?
negative events, hard times or adversity and to return to
almost the same level of emotional well being; that is the
capacity to maintain a healthy and fulfilling life despite
adversity.
WHY IS RESILIENCE IMPORTANT?
The Core Values promoted are:
HONESTY
FAIRNESS KINDNESS
COOPERATION
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILTY
BOUNCE BACK! stands for ten coping statements that are a core
part of the program and can be found at the back of this leaflet.
Throughout life children will need skills and attitudes to help them
WHAT DO OUR PUPILS THINK OF BOUNCEBACK?
to bounce back. They will encounter everyday challenges such as
making mistakes, falling out with a friend, moving house or school
and losing in a competition.
Resilient children are better equipped to:
 Resist stress and adversity
‘I like Bounceback because it is fun and it helps us to learn how to be
happy.’
If someone hurts your feelings in the playground you can bounce back up
again and carry on playing with your friends.’

Cope with change and uncertainty
‘I have learned that smiling is not just fun but it keeps you healthy and

Recover faster and more completely from traumatic
when we sing our happy song – everyone starts to smile!’
events or episodes
‘I have learned that humour can help you feel better but it can also be
offensive and I now know when to say the right jokes at the right time.’